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My Empty Hands
by Reggie Darden
Conversations with martial artists, primarily focused on Kenpo.
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Episode 144 – Ron Smoorenburg
He fought Jackie Chan in the movie, Who Am I? Today’s episode features Ron Smoorenburg. We talk about his work in films and his record setting high kick!
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Two Year Podcast Anniversary LIVE
Live stream to celebrate two years of the podcast!
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Episode 143 – Michael Miller
Please enjoy my conversation with Michael Miller and be sure to get his excellent book, Kenpo Perspectives: The Diversity of American Kenpo
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Episode 142 – Kaari Wesh
Use this discount code: MYEMPTYHANDS This is for 15% off anything at the shop (excluding clearance) of an order $100 or more. Link to Uniform collection: https://onnakimono.com/collections Link to training journal: https://onnakimono.com/products/karate-training-journal
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Episode 141 – Sabrina Bliem
On this episode, I’m chatting with fellow martial artist and content creator, Sabrina Bliem! Check out The Karate Shrimp website. https://www.thekarateshrimp.com/
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Episode 140 – Aaron Lawrence
Aaron Lawrence https://eugene.shoshinryu.org/ Home
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Episode 139 – Professor Malandro
Finally getting to release another “lost” episode. Originally recorded in Feb 2025, I had to piece this episode back together, as we had a few technical difficulties. Professor Malandro is a long time Capoeira student and teacher. Extremely talented and knowledgable. We dig into his martial arts journey and get to talk a little bit about his roles in both Marvel’s Black Panther and Avengers: Infinity War. Be sure to follow him at https://www.instagram.com/mrmalandro/
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Repost – Karen Sheperd
In honor of her promotion to 8th degree, I’m rereleasing the video version of our chat!
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Episode 138 – Eric Acha
On today’s episode, I chat with Eric Acha and he shares his journey in both Kenpo and BJJ.
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Episode 137 – David “Kung Fu” Wood
Today I’m chatting with David Wood, also known as Kung Fu. He is the host of his own Capoeira podcast. The Life Capoeira Podcast Please check out the music of Mestre Carlão. https://www.instagram.com/carloalexarts https://www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/mundo-girou#
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Episode 135 – Larry Ragland
Today’s episode is with Larry Ragland. We speak about his origins in Tracy Kenpo and getting to train with Al […]
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Episode 134 – James Hawkins III
Today’s episode features James Hawkins III. We talk about his Kenpo origins.
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Episode 133 – Jeff Campbell
Today’s episode is a very, very, very, long overdue “lost” episode. We recorded well over a year ago but for […]
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Episode 132 – John Barhoover
Today’s episode features the host of The Martial Perspective Podcast, John Barhoover! https://www.youtube.com/@johnbarhoover8077
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Episode 131 – Ice Young
Ice Young
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Episode 130 – Barbara Fava
World Champion Karateka, Barbara Fava joins me for today’s episode.
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Episode 129 – Lee Wedlake
Lee Wedlake returns to the show to give updates on his journey!
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Episode 128 – Jim Ockington
Jim Ockington
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Episode 127 – Carlos Alvarez
Carlos Alvarez returns to the show, to give updates on his journey and discuss his book, Combat Evolution Martial arts: […]
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Episode 126 – Contramestre Espirito
I had such a great time chatting with my Capoeira brother, Contramestre Espirito! This was such a great episode and […]
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Episode 124 – Wanda “Garra” Rogers
Today’s episode features Professora Garra, my sister in Capoeira!
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Episode 123 – Joe Stricklett
Joe Stricklett
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Episode 122 – David Pantano
David Pantano
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Episode 121 – Garrett Scott
This “lost” episode is with Garrett Scott, the first deaf American to earn a black belt in BJJ. He has […]
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Episode 120 – Bill Piper
It’s truly an honor to have my Kenpo teacher, Bill Piper, on this episode.
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Episode 119 – Kerri M. Timinski
On this episode, I chat with Kerri Timinski. I thought her story was quite inspirational and very much wanted to […]
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Episode 118 – Cliff Kinchen
Cliff Kinchen returns to the show to talk about his new book!
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Episode 117 – Ted Sumner
Mr. Sumner returns to the show to talk about the upcoming, Gathering of the Eagles 2026 event!
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Episode 116 – Jeremy Lesniak
On this episode I speak with Jeremy Lesniak, founder of Whistlekick! @Whistlekick
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Episode 115 – Larry Tatum
Live recording of my conversation with SGM Larry Tatum.
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Episode 113 – Ian Lauer
My Empty Hands Podcast: Episode 113 – Ian Lauer In this episode, host Reggie Darden sits down with Ian Lauer, […]
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Episode 111 – Rob Hazelwood
Rob Hazelwood
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Episode 110 – Tyler Duda
I’m chatting with Tyler Duda in today’s episode about his journey in Kenpo.
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Episode 109 – Adam Knorr
On this episode, I’m chatting with my Hapkido teacher, Adam Knorr! We get into how the martial arts found him […]
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Episode 108 – Andrew Adams
On this episode, I’m speaking with Andrew Adams, co-host of Whistle Kick Martial Arts Radio whistlekick.com
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Episode 107 – Anthony Herrera
Anthony Herrera
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Episode 106 – Kenn Scott
On this episode, I chat with Kenn Scott, who performed as Raphael in the first tow Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles […]
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Episode 105 – Ryan Demarest
Ryan Demarest is back to give us an update on his training.
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Episode 104 – Ron White
Ron White
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Episode 103 – Carly DuCharme
On this episode, I’m chatting with world champion, Carly DuCharme! She’s back to talk about BJJ and her promotion to […]
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Episode 102 – Restita DeJesus
Restita DeJesus
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Episode 101 – Martin Seck
Martin Seck https://www.instagram.com/martinseckofficial
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Episode 100 – NaKeesha Hayes
Episode 100 – I’m talking Capoeira with NaKeesha Hayes. She’s new to the world of Capoeira but is truly inspired […]
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Episode 99 – Wilson “Stryke” Machado
Wilson “Stryke” Machado
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Episode 98 – Tim Bulot
Tim Bulot
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Episode 97 – Jeff Speakman
This is a repost of my chat with Jeff Speakman from Oct 2024
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